Definitions

(1) As used in this part: (a) (i) "Dining area" means an area in the licensed premises of a beer-only restaurant licensee that is primarily used for the service and consumption of food by one or more patrons. (ii) "Dining area" does not include a dispensing area. (b) (i) "Dispensing area" means an area in the licensed premises of a beer-only restaurant licensee where a dispensing structure is located and that: (A) is physically separated from the dining area and any waiting area by a structure or other barrier that prevents a patron seated in the dining area or a waiting area from viewing the dispensing of beer; (B) except as provided in Subsection (1)(b)(ii), measures at least 10 feet from the dining area and any waiting area to the nearest edge of the dispensing structure; or (C) is physically separated from the dining area and any waiting area by a permanent physical structure that complies with the provisions of Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act, and, to the extent allowed under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Codes Act, measures at least 42 inches high, and at least 60 inches from the inside edge of the barrier to the nearest edge of the dispensing structure. (ii) "Dispensing area" does not include any area described in Subsection (1)(b)(i)(B) that is less than 10 feet from an area where beer is dispensed, but from which a patron seated at a table or counter cannot view the dispensing of beer. (c) "Small beer-only restaurant licensee" means a beer-only restaurant licensee whose dispensing area includes more than 45% of the available seating for patrons on the licensed premises, excluding outdoor seating: (i) when measured in accordance with Subsection (1)(b)(i)(B); and (ii) based on the licensee's floor plan on file with the department on July 1, 2017. (d) "Waiting area" includes a lobby.